OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing
One of North America's foremost studio jewellery programs, teaching precious metal fabrication, casting, enamelling, electroforming, and digital 3D additive manufacturing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation diploma with minimum 70% average or equivalent
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in writing
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Admissions portfolio of 10 to 15 creative works and short personal essay
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Entrance scholarships ranging from CAD $1,000 to CAD $5,000 awarded based on portfolio review
- Application fee
- CAD $75
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,400/year (Nova Scotia), CAD $10,700/year (other Canada), CAD $26,200/year (international)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official NSCAD University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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